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Procurement of a master developer partner for the delivery of the Smedley's Hydro Project.

Buyer: Derbyshire County Council

Published
20 May 2026
Estimated value
£138,400,000
Place of performance
UKF1
Procedure
Restricted procedure
Lots
1
Documents
2
Notice number
046058-2026
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-065fd9
Official source
Official source

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Description

The Council is seeking to procure a Development Partner for the redevelopment of County Hall and the associated grounds, prior to the Council's occupation known as Smedley's Hydropathic Establishment. The project proposes the conversion of the c.16,750sqm listed South Block of the current Matlock County Hall into a flagship hotel, with events, and potential conference and leisure facilities. The project also includes delivery of a new cost effective, flexible office building, along with a refurbished space in the Co-op Building on Smedley Street for the Council to occupy in order to retain a presence on site. The project will be further supported by delivery of new build enabling residential development and the provision of co-working space for local businesses, alongside other supporting and complementary uses. Applications for outline planning and listed building consents envisage delivery of up to 100 hotel beds, up to 5,000sqm new civic office building, up to 95 new homes, plus workspace and events/leisure space. The project aims to deliver major economic impact on the town of Matlock and beyond, secure the ongoing presence for the Council, restoration and maximising the value …

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